It’s a momentous occasion for Bia Goncalves, also known as Bia da Ilha.
More than 140 local entities and 50 local artists helped make the mural a reality.
For the artists, the concept started with a plant known as justice used in Afro-Brazilian religious rituals.
The plant is believed to cast out negative energies and in doing their research they were introduced to Bia.
As aUmbandapriestess, she was able to give the artists a deep explanation of the plant and its meaning.
She is also very active in her community, a historic neighborhood for Black Brazilians.
Now, Bia’s face takes on a different meaning.
Mona Caron and Mauro Neri painted a 20-story mural in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
The mural depicts local community leader Bia Goncalves.
Learn more about Bia Goncalves and why she was selected for this mural project.
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